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\n<\/span>A new poll and analysis from Bloomberg Intelligence shows that three out of four young adults are using cannabis as an alternative to alcohol<\/span><\/a> at least once a week.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill to strengthen safety standards and oversight of the state\u2019s medical cannabis program<\/span><\/a> through enhanced compliance testing, product audits, statistical analyses and lab inspections.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Hawaii House Health Committee amended and approved a Senate-passed bill to support clinical research on psychedelic-assisted therapies<\/span><\/a> using substances such as psilocybin and MDMA.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A Texas senator filed a bill to support research on \u201cthe use of psychedelic therapies for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder<\/span><\/a>, depression, and other co-occurring conditions.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The New York Office of Cannabis Management is now accepting applications for a $5 million grant program to help businesses run by people harmed by prior marijuana criminalization<\/span><\/a> through reimbursements for expenses such as point-of-sale systems, security hardware and insurance.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A new study found that using a \u201cmouthwash containing cannabidiol (CBD) and spilanthol has been demonstrated to maintain the homeostasis of the oral microbiome<\/span><\/a>, thereby reducing the levels of bacteria that can affect periodontal health.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee held a hearing on a bill to legalize medical cannabis<\/span><\/a>, taking testimony from an Air Force veteran with stage four cancer who wants to use marijuana as an opioid alternative.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Florida Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on a bill to restrict intoxicating hemp products while regulating hemp-infused drinks<\/span><\/a>\u2014with liquor industry representatives testifying in support.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The Drug Enforcement Administration<\/span><\/a> ignored internal warnings about the legality of its mass phone data collection program, according to a report from the Justice Department\u2019s Office of the Inspector General.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Immigration and Customs Enforcement<\/span><\/a> deported a Wisconsin woman to Laos over a marijuana conviction.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV)<\/span><\/a> said that \u201cso far, the actions of this administration have not matched President Trump\u2019s previous rhetoric in support of cannabis rescheduling.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Wyoming<\/span><\/a> paid $150,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a hemp farmer who claimed her crop was improperly seized by law enforcement based on erroneous allegations she grew and trafficked marijuana.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Minnesota\u2019s<\/span><\/a> marijuana license application website shut down hours before the submission deadline.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>New York<\/span><\/a> regulators are promoting cannabis safe storage during National Poison Prevention Week.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Missouri<\/span><\/a> regulators posted the latest episode of their cannabis podcast.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Nevada<\/span><\/a> regulators will consider marijuana business issues on Thursday.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Oregon<\/span><\/a> regulators will discuss a cannabis lab report on Thursday.<\/span>
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\/ LOCAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Los Angeles, California<\/span><\/a> regulators are accepting applications to be verified as cannabis social equity businesses.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b>
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\n<\/span>The <\/span>UK\u2019s<\/span><\/a> King Charles is reportedly using medical cannabis to treat cancer, according to an unnamed \u201cpalace source.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The British Columbia, <\/span>Canada<\/span><\/a> Appeal Court ruled that a lower court was mistaken in allowing an insurance company to deny a payout to a homeowner who grew medical cannabis.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
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\n<\/span>A study suggested that \u201cCBD oil could serve as a viable, plant-safe <\/span>biopesticide<\/span><\/a>, offering a promising alternative to traditional synthetic pesticides.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>A review concluded that \u201cearly studies have shown positive outcomes with psychedelics, including reductions in <\/span>anorexia nervosa<\/span><\/a> symptoms and improvements in psychological well-being.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ BUSINESS<\/b>
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\n<\/span>SNDL Inc.<\/span><\/a> reported quarterly net revenue of C$257.7 million and an operating loss of C$76.1 million.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>High Tide Inc.<\/span><\/a> reported quarterly revenue of C$142.5 million and a net loss of C$2.7 million.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Securities and Exchange Commission charged <\/span>Acreage Holdings, Inc.\u2019s<\/span><\/a> former chief financial officer with allegedly lying to the company\u2019s auditor and falsifying accounting records.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>CULTA\u2019s<\/span><\/a> CEO is stepping down.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\/ CULTURE<\/b>
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\n<\/span>Bill Burr<\/span><\/a> spoke about how an experience with psilocybin improved his personality.<\/span>
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